As self-employed, you can deduct eligible business expenses that are common and also necessary for your operations.What self-employed expenses can I deduct?Self employment expenses go on Schedule C. Type Schedule C in the search box Select Jump To Schedule C Answer Yes to Did you have any self-employment income or expenses? and answer the questions until you get the Select any expense categories you have screen. Select your expenses, then Continue. If you've already worked in this section, select Edit or Review next to your business.

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Last year I had deductions for my small business. This year I'm not finding where to input that. Can I still do this?

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April 14, 2025
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MayaD

As self-employed, you can deduct eligible business expenses that are common and also necessary for your operations.

What self-employed expenses can I deduct?

Self employment expenses go on Schedule C.

Type Schedule C in the search box
Select Jump To Schedule C
Answer Yes to Did you have any self-employment income or expenses? and answer the questions until you get the Select any expense categories you have screen.
Select your expenses, then Continue.
- If you've already worked in this section, select Edit or Review next to your business.

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If you have self-employment income for which you will pay self-employment tax for Social Security and Medicare, you will need to use online Premium software or any version of the desktop software download so that you can prepare a Schedule C for your business expenses.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/self-employed/help/how-do-i-report-income-from-self-employment/00/26653

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/self-employed/help/what-is-the-self-employment-tax/00/25922

https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/import-export-data-files/enter-self-employment-business-expenses-like-home/L1k6HJY4A_US_en_US?uid=m6jrthmp

If you live in a state with a state income tax, you might need to make estimated payments to your state.

https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/small-business-taxes/the-home-office-deduction/L1RZyYxzv

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